Wow your crowd with awe-inspiring wedding entrance songs for the bride and groom.
Once your wedding ceremony is over, it’s party time! Kick off your reception with the perfect party-ready wedding entrance song. Nothing is off-limits here, so be sure to choose something that sets the tone for the evening—you can lighten the mood with something humorous or play a country wedding entrance song that both you and your spouse love. Here, some of the best wedding entrance songs that are guaranteed to get your reception off to a great start.
Wedding Entrance Songs
We can almost hear you breathing that huge sigh of relief—you’ve made it to the reception and so far, everything has gone off without a hitch! Give yourself a mental break by playing a fun wedding entrance song that gets you in the mood to celebrate.
“Raise Your Glass,” by P!nk
From the album: Greatest Hits… So Far!!!, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “So raise your glass if you are wrong/In all the right ways/All my underdogs/We will never be never be/anything but loud/And nitty gritty dirty little freaks”
“Feel So Close,” by Calvin Harris
From the album: 18 Months, 2012
Lyrics you’ll love: “I feel so close to you right now/It’s a force feel/I wear my heart upon my sleeve, like a big deal”
“HandClap,” by Fitz and the Tantrums
From the album: Fitz and the Tantrums, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’re like a drug to me/A luxury, my sugar and gold/I want the good life, every good night you’re a hard one to hold”
“Shut Up and Dance,” by WALK THE MOON
From the album: Talking is Hard, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh don’t you dare look back/Just keep your eyes on me/I said, “You’re holding back,”/She said, “Shut up and dance with me!”
“Can’t Stop the Feeling,” by Justin Timberlake
From the movie:Trolls, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Nothing I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance/A feeling good, good, creeping up on you/So just dance, dance, dance, come on”
“Dynamite,” by Taio Cruz
From the album: Rokstarr, 2009
Lyrics you’ll love: “Cause we gon’ rock this club/We gon’ go all night/We gon’ light it up/Like it’s dynamite”
“Uptown Funk,” by Bruno Mars
From the album: Uptown Funk, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Come on, dance, jump on it/If you sexy then flaunt it/If you freaky then own it/Don’t brag about it, come show me”
“Howlin’ For You” by The Black Keys
From the album: Brothers, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “I must admit/I can’t explain/Any of these thoughts racing through my brain/It’s true/Baby I’m howlin’ for you”
“Dancing on Glass,” by St. Lucia
From the album: Matter, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “How high is too low/We’re not that young/So we’re never gonna stop”
“Crazy in Love,” by Beyonce
From the album: Dangerously in Love, 2003
Lyrics you’ll love: “’Cause your love’s got the best of me/And, baby, you’re making a fool of me/You got me sprung and I don’t care who sees”
Country Wedding Entrance Songs
If you’re planning on throwing a good ol’country wedding, then you’ll want to kick up your heels and get your boots tapping to these great country wedding entrance songs, guaranteed to get your guests lining up.
“Wagon Wheel,” by Darius Rucker
From the album:True Believers, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “To Johnson City, Tennessee/And I gotta get a move on before the sun/I hear my baby calling my name and I know that she’s the only one/And if I die in Raleigh at least I will die free”
“A Guy with a Girl,” by Blake Shelton
From the album: If I’m Honest, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m just the guy with the girl everybody wants to know/Wishin’ you were there alone/Wonderin’ how I ever got your little hand in mine/Lookin’ over at ya like ‘ain’t she beautiful?’”
“You Can’t Stop Me,” by Brett Eldredge feat. Thomas Rhett
From the album: Illinois, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Just like the roof is on fire/So turn up the heat/All my friends are here/But the drinks on me”
“Somebody Like You,” by Keith Urban
From the album: Golden Road, 2002
Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s a new wind blowing like I’ve never known/I’m breathing deeper than I’ve even done/And it sure feels good to finally feel the way I do/And I want to love somebody, love somebody like you”
“Stuck Like Glue,” by Sugarland
From the album: The Incredible Machine, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m stuck on you/Whoa-oh, whoa-oh/Stuck like glue/You and me baby/We’re stuck like glue”
“Yours If You Want It,” by Rascal Flatts
From the album: (released as a single), 2017
Lyrics you’ll love: “And every bit of love left in this beat up, banged up, scarred up heart/That’s been waitin’ on a girl like you/I know it ain’t much, but it comes alive with every touch/Every kiss already feels like you own it/Baby, it’s yours if you want it”
“I Want Crazy,” by Hunter Hayes
From the album: Hunter Hayes (Encore), 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve searched the world and I know now/It ain’t right if you ain’t lost your mind/Yea I don’t want easy, I want crazy/Are you with me baby?/Let’s be crazy, yeah”
“Here for the Party,” by Gretchen Wilson
From the album: Here for the Party, 2004
Lyrics you’ll love: “You know I’m here for the party/And I ain’t leaving till they throw me out/Gonna have a little fun gonna get me some/You know I’m here, I’m here for the party”
“Chasing Down a Good Time,” by Randy Houser
From the album: Fired Up, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “I love to watch your lips/When they sing your favorite song/Then they turn into a kiss/And I can’t help but sing along”
“Setting the World on Fire,” by Kenny Chesney feat. Pink
From the album: Cosmic Hallelujah, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Up all night and we were feelin’ so good/Yeah, we got a little higher than we probably should/We were in a hotel singin’ in the hallway lights/We were strikin’ the matches right down to the ashes/Setting the world on fire, setting the world on fire”
Upbeat Wedding Entrance Songs
When your reception begins, it’s time to put your dancing shoes on with some seriously upbeat wedding entrance songs. With lyrics that are fun and happy but still loaded with love, you can’t go wrong with these!
“Stand by You,” by Rachel Patten
From the album: Wildfire, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Even if we’re breaking down, we can find a way to break through/Even if we can’t find heaven, I’ll walk through Hell with you/Love, you’re not alone, ’cause I’m gonna stand by you”
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole
From the album: Inseparable, 1975
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’ve brought a lot of sunshine into my life/You’ve filled me with happiness I never knew/You gave me more joy than I ever dreamed of/And no one, no one can take the place of you”
“Best Day of My Life,” by American Authors
From the album: Oh, What a Life, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “This is gonna be, this is gonna be, this is gonna be/The best day of my life/Everything is looking up, everybody up now/This is gonna be the best day of my life”
“Cheerleader,” by OMI
From the album: Me 4 U, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh I think that I found myself a cheerleader/She is always right there when I need her/She gives me love and affection/Baby did I mention, you’re the only girl for me”
“I Choose You,” by Sara Bareilles
From the album: The Blessed Unrest, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “I am not scared of the elements I am underprepared/But I am willing/And even better/I get to be the other half of you”
“Love Me Like You Do,” by Ellie Goulding
From the album: Fifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Fading in, fading out/On the edge of paradise/Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I’ve got to find/Only you can set my heart on fire, on fire”
“Classic,” by MKTO
From the album: MKTO, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Out of my league/Old school chic/Like a movie star/From the silver screen/One of a kind living in a world gone plastic/Baby you’re so classic”
“San Francisco,” by The Mowgli’s
From the album: Waiting for The Dawn, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve been in love with love/And the idea of something binding us together/You know that love is strong enough”
“Rollercoaster,” by Bleachers
From the album: Strange Desire, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “So come a little closer/There was something I could tell ya/You were such a rollercoaster/And a killer queen you are”
“Happy,” by Pharrel Williams
From the album: Happy, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “(Because I’m happy)/Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof/(Because I’m happy)/Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth”
Funny Wedding Entrance Songs
Give a nod to your sense of humor with a funny wedding entrance song—the perfect way to lighten the mood and get your party off to an amazing start. These funny wedding reception entrance songs are sure to get a laugh out of your guests when you arrive.
“All I Do Is Win,” by DJ Khaled
From the album: Victory, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “All I do is win win/win no matter what/Got money on my mind I can never get enough/And every time I step up in the buildin’/Everybody hands go up”
“Dear Future Husband,” by Meghan Trainor
From the album: Title,2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Even if I was wrong/You know I’m never wrong/Why disagree?/Why, why disagree?”
“SexyBack,” by Justin Timberlake
From the album: FutureSex/LoveSounds, 2006
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m bringin’ sexy back (yeah)/Them other boys don’t know how to act (yeah)/I think it’s special, what’s behind your back (yeah)/So turn around and I’ll pick up the slack (yeah)”
“Love Bug,” by George Straight
From the album: Easy Come Easy Go, 2003
Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh that little bitty teeny weeny thing they call the lovebug/Nobody’s ever seen it, but it’s got the whole world shook up/It all started with a little bitty kiss and a hug”
“Let’s Get Ready to Rhumble,” by PJ & Duncan
From the album: Psyche, 1994
Lyrics you’ll love: “Ladies and gentleman/Let’s get ready to rumble/Get Re-Re-Re Ready to rumble!”
“You Sexy Thing,” by Hot Chocolate
From the album: Hot Chocolate, 1975
Lyrics you’ll love: “I believe in miracles/Where you from/You sexy thing, sexy thing you”
“Another One Bites the Dust,” by Queen
From the album: The Game, 1980
Lyrics you’ll love: “Another one bites the dust/Another one bites the dust/And another one gone/and another one gone/Another one bites the dust”
“Everything is Awesome,” by Tegan and Sara
From the movie: The LEGO Movie, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “Everything is awesome/Everything is cool when your part of a team/Everything is awesome/When you’re living out a dream”
“Stuck in The Middle with You,” by Stealer’s Wheel
From the album: Stealer’s Wheel, 1972
Lyrics you’ll love: “Clowns to the left of me/Jokers to the right, here I am/Stuck in the middle with you”
“Sexy and I Know It,” by LMFAO
From the album: Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011
Lyrics you’ll love: “When I’m at the mall, security just can’t fight ’em off/When I’m at the beach/I’m in a speedo trying to tan my cheeks/This is how I roll, come on ladies it’s time to go”
Top Wedding Entrance Songs
The top wedding entrance songs are fun, known by all, and totally of the moment. Sing and dance along to the words as you make your grand entrance to really get your evening started.
“24K Magic,” by Bruno Mars
From the album:24K Magic, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Players only, come on/Put your pinky rings up to the moon/Girls, what y’all trying to do?/Twenty four karat magic in the air”
“Sexy and I Know It,” by LMFAO
From the album:Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m sexy and I know it/Girl look at that body/Girl look at that body/Girl look at that body/I work out”
“Party Rock Anthem,” by LMFAO
From the album: Sorry for Party Rocking, 2011
Lyrics you’ll love: “Party rock is in the house tonight/Everybody just have a good time/And we gon’ make you lose your mind/We just wanna see ya, shake that”
“I Bet My Life,” by Imagine Dragons
From the album: Smoke + Mirrors, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’ve been around the world and never in my wildest dreams/Would I come running home to you/I’ve told a million lies but now I tell a single truth/There’s you in everything I do”
“Let’s Get It Started,” by The Black Eyed Peas
From the album: Elephunk, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “Lose control, all body, all soul/Don’t move too fast, people just take it slow/Don’t get ahead, just jump into it/Y’all hit a body, the Peas’ll do it”
“Forever,” by Chris Brown
From the album: Exclusive, 2007
Lyrics you’ll love: “Feels like we’re on another level/Feels like our love’s intertwined/We can be two rebels breaking the rules/Me and you, you and I”
“Starving,” by Hailee Steinfield
From the album:Haiz, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you/Don’t need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo/By the way, by the way, you do things to my body/I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you”
“On Top of the World,” by Imagine Dragons
From the album: Night Visions, 2012
Lyrics you’ll love: “’Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ey/I’m on top of the world, ‘ey/Waiting on this for a while now/Paying my dues to the dirt”
“Marry You,” by Bruno Mars
From the album:Doo-Wops & Hooligans, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do/Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you/Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice/Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you”
“Cake by the Ocean,” by DNCE
From the album: Cake by The Ocean, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Talk to me, baby/I’m going after this sweet-sweet craving, whoa-oh/Let’s lose our minds and go crazy crazy/Ya-ya-ya-ya-ya keep on hoping we’ll eat cake by the ocean”
Hip Hop Wedding Entrance Songs
Nothing kicks off a party faster than a great hip-hop song, so grab a pair of statement shades and keep it cool by blasting one of the hip-hop wedding entrance songs on our list. You’ll be glad you did!
“I’m All Yours,” by Jay Sean ft. Pitbull
From the album: Neon, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “I’m all yours tonight/Got a feeling that I can’t deny/Everything about you gets me high/Girl, I want this for the rest of my life”
“Moment 4 Life,” by Nicki Minaj
From the album: Pink Friday, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life/’Cause in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive/I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life/This is my moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive”
“OMG,” by Usher
From the album: Raymond v. Raymond, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s so many ways to love ya/Got me like, ooh my gosh I’m so in love/I found you finally, you make me want to say”
“Now That We’ve Found Love,” by Heavy D & The Boyz
From the album: Peaceful Journey, 1991
Lyrics you’ll love: “Yeah/Now that we found love what are we gonna do (What are we gonna do)/With it (With it)/Now that we found love what are we gonna do (Hey)”
“Bring Em Out,” by T.I. ft. Swizz Beats
From the album: Urban Legend, 2004
Lyrics you’ll love: “Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! Aye!/Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! TI!/Bring ’em out, bring ’em out! Aye!”
“Let Me Clear My Throat,” by DJ Kool
From the album: Let Me Clear My Throat, 1996
Lyrics you’ll love: “But listen, let me clear my throat/Oh, have mercy babe, Ha!/I hope ya don’t mind, let me clear my throat”
“Tootsee Roll,” by 69 boyz
From the album: 199Quad, 1994
Lyrics you’ll love: “I don’t know what you’ve been told/It ain’t the butterfly, it’s the Tootsee Roll/A brand new dance SO/Grab a partner and get on the dance FLO’”
“Turn Down for What,” by DJ Snake & Lil John
From the album: Turn Down for What, 2013
Lyrics you’ll love: “Fire up that loud/Another round of shots/Turn down for what?/Turn down for what?”
“Right Round,” by Flo Rida feat. Ke$ha
From the album: R.O.O.T.S., 2009
Lyrics you’ll love: “You spin my head right round, right round/When you go down, when you go down down/You spin my head right round, right round/When you go down, when you go down down”
“Can’t Hold Us,” by Macklemore
From the album: The Heist, 2012
Lyrics you’ll love: “Can we go back, this is the moment/Tonight is the night, we’ll fight till it’s over/So we put our hands up like the ceiling can’t hold us/Like the ceiling can’t hold us”
Unique Wedding Entrance Songs
If you’re one half of a quirky duo, get party-ready outside the mainstream with a truly unique wedding entrance song. These songs will make your entrance memorable without being a carbon copy of every other wedding in recent history.
“Waiting,” by BETSY
From the album: (Released as a single), 2017
Lyrics you’ll love: “Just take my hand before I’ll rise to the heavens/Oh just take my heart with you ’cause I know, ’cause I know/I’ve been waiting, waiting forever for you/I’ve been searching, searching forever”
“Seeing Stars,” by Borns
From the album: Seeing Stars,2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “You’ve got me seeing stars brighter than ever/Shining just like diamonds do/I know that in time it could be all ours, brighter than ever/Your love is such a dream come true”
“Love on Me,” by Galantis, Hook N Sling
From the album: Love on Me, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Girl put your love on me/’Cause I won’t let you down/I won’t let you down/And we will be singing”
“Into the Wild,” by Lewis Watson
From the album: The Morning, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Step out into the wild/There’s a beautiful storm in your eyes/We’re perfectly intertwined/And if it’s quite alright, you could be my way of life”
“You Know Me,” by Air Traffic Controller
From the album: Nordo, 2012
Lyrics you’ll love: “You know me/You know everything about me now/My heart is in your hands and you know you could break it/Wouldn’t you rather make me sing this song?”
“Heartlines,” by Broods
From the album: Conscious, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “We could fool the datelines/We could jump the statelines/I don’t wanna always play nice/But I wanna feel your heartlines”
“Talk Too Much,” by COIN
From the album: Available on iTunes as a single, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “You know I talk too much/Honey, come put your lips on mine and shut me up/We could blame it all on human nature/Stay cool, it’s just a kiss/Oh, why you gotta be so talkative?”
“ILYSB,” by LANY
From the album: Make Out, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Oh, my heart hurts so good/I love you, babe, so bad, so bad/Oh, oh my heart hurts so good/I love you, babe, so bad, so bad”
“Geronimo,” by Sheppard
From the album:Bombs Away, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Say Geronimo!/Can you feel my love?/Bombs away/Bombs away, Bombs away/Can you feel my love?”
“Play That Song,” by Train
From the album: A Girl a Bottle a Boat, 2017
Lyrics you’ll love: “Hey, mister DJ when you gonna spin it/My baby’s favorite record she been waiting for a minute/She invited all her friends and I’m buying all the rounds/And they’re all dolled up”
Rock and Roll Wedding Entrance Songs
What rocks harder than a rock and roll song? When you and your spouse are huge fans of rock and roll, the idea of walking into your reception to anything else is absurd. From oldies but goodies to modern rock hits, there are plenty of rock and roll wedding entrance songs that will get your party off to a great start.
“Back in Black,” by AC/DC
From the movie: Live at Donington, 1980
Lyrics you’ll love: “Nobody’s gonna get me on another rap/So look at me now/I’m just makin’ my play/Don’t try to push your luck, just get out of my way”
“Enter Sandman,” by Metallica
From the album: Metallica, 1991
Lyrics you’ll love: “Sleep with one eye open/Gripping your pillow tight/Exit, light/Enter, night/Take my hand/We’re off to never-never land”
“No One Like You,” by Scorpion
From the album:Blackout, 1982
Lyrics you’ll love: “There’s no one like you/I can’t wait for the nights with you/I imagine the things we’ll do/I just want to be loved by you”
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” by The Darkness
From the album: Permission to Land, 2003
Lyrics you’ll love: “I believe in a thing called love/Just listen to the rhythm of my heart/There’s a chance we could make it now/We’ll be rocking ’til the sun goes down”
“Sweet Caroline,” by Neil Diamond
From the album: Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, 1969
Lyrics you’ll love: “Sweet Caroline/Good times never seemed so good/I’d be inclined/To believe they never would/Oh no, no”
“Thunderstruck,” by AC/DC
From the movie:The Razors Edge, 1990
Lyrics you’ll love: “Sound of the drums/Beatin’ in my heart/The thunder of guns/Tore me apart/You’ve been thunderstruck”
“Brown Eyed Girl,” by Van Morrison
From the album: Blowin’ Your Mind!, 1967
Lyrics you’ll love: “Making love in the green grass/Behind the stadium with you/My brown eyed girl/You’re my brown eyed girl”
“Everlong,” by Foo Fighters
From the album: The Colour and the Shape, 1997
Lyrics you’ll love: “If everything could ever feel this real forever/If anything could ever be this good again/The only thing I’ll ever ask of you/You’ve got to promise not to stop when I say when”
“Welcome to the Jungle,” by Guns N Roses
From the album: Appetite for Destruction, 1987
Lyrics you’ll love: “Welcome to the jungle we got fun and games/We got everything you want honey, we know the names/We are the people that can find whatever you may need/If you got the money honey, we got your disease”
“Viva La Vida,” by Coldplay
From the album: Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, 2008
Lyrics you’ll love: “I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing/Roman cavalry choirs are singing/Be my mirror, my sword and shield/My missionaries in a foreign field”
Indian Wedding Entrance Songs
Are you planning an Indian wedding? If so, we’re sure it’ll be a large, exciting affair full of grandeur. Many Indian wedding songs come from popular Bollywood movies, both old and new. Be sure to opt for one of these popular Indian wedding entrance songs that will be a perfect match for your grand entrance.
“London Thumakda,” by Neha Kakkar, Sonu Kakkar, Labh Janjua
From the movie: Queen, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Tu Ghanti Big Ben Di/Poora Londan Thumakda/Oh Jaddo Nachhe Pehn Di/Poora London Thumakda”
“The Humma Song” by A.R. Rahman
From the movie:OK Jaanu, 2017
Lyrics you’ll love: “Ae pehli baar mile/Tum pe ye dum nikle/Tum pe ye jawaani dheere dheere/Maddham machle re”
“Gal Mitthi Mitthi” by Amit Trivedi
From the movie: Aisha, 2010
Lyrics you’ll love: “Dil hunda ae anmol, ke daulat se na tol/Aa sohni tenu chaand ki main choodi pehrawa/Mainu kar de ishaara te main doli lai aanwa”
“Mauja Hi Mauja,” by Mika Singh
From the movie: Jab We Met, 2007
Lyrics you’ll love: “Jag jag sara jag sara nikhar gaya/Hun pyaar ka hawa de vich bikhar gaya/ Dil tera hoi jaye abran jul jaye/Mar udhle dekho zikhar gaya”
“Punjabi Wedding Song,” by Sunidhi Chauhan, Benny
From the movie: Hasee Toh Phasee, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Aaj sharam chhad ke laga jhatke/Hai is mein nothing wrong/I toh go crazy ke jab wajde”
“Baby Ko Bass Pasand Hai,” by Salman Khan
From the movie: Sultan, 2016
Lyrics you’ll love: “Uski ankhiyan English bole/Meri anpadh ankhiyan re/Baithe baithe la gayi dekho/Dil ko mere thagiyaan re”
“Gallan Goodiyaan,” by Sukhwinder Singh, Yashita Sharma, Manish Tipu, Farhan Akhtar, Shankar Mahadevan
From the movie:Dil Dhadakne Do, 2015
Lyrics you’ll love: “Main Daalun taal pe bhangra/Tu bhi gidda paa le/Chal aisa rang jamaa de hum/Ke bane sabhi matwaale”
“Iski Uski,” by Akriti Kakkar, Shahid Mallya
From the movie:2 States, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Jatta Da Commitment/Legal Document/Stamp Maar Ke, Paper Vich Will Karda Oye”
“Sadi Gali,” by Kangna Ranaut, R Madhavan
From the movie: Tanu Weds Manu, 2011
Lyrics you’ll love: “Kade pyaar wala meeh barsaya karo/Ni kadi sadi gali bhul ke vi/Aaya karo ji kadi sadi gali bhul ke vi”
“Tu Meri,” by Vishal-Shekhar, Vishal Dadlani
From the album: Bang Bang! Soundtrack, 2014
Lyrics you’ll love: “Tu Tu Tu, Tu Meri ri ri/Main tera ra, hone laga/Main main main, main tera ra ra/Tu Meri ri, hone lagi”
Classic Wedding Entrance Songs
There are some wedding entrance songs that never go out of style. They’re hip, they’re fun, and they’re the perfect canvas for your grand entrance. Get yourDJto play these classic wedding entrance songs and we guarantee that guests of all ages will be out of their seats in no time! And what’s cuter than a four-year-old dancing?
“Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,” by Stevie Wonder
From the album: Signed, Sealed & Delivered, 1970
Lyrics you’ll love: “Oo-wee babe you set my soul on fire/That’s why I know you are my only desire/Oo baby, here I am, signed, sealed delivered, I’m yours”
“You Make My Dreams,” by Hall & Oates
From the album: Voices, 1980
Lyrics you’ll love: “And wrap yourself around me/’Cause I ain’t the way that you found me/I’ll never be the same/’Cause You may my dreams come true”
“The Way You Make Me Feel,” by Michael Jackson
From the movie: Center State, 1987
Lyrics you’ll love: “I never felt so in love before/Just promise baby, you’ll love me forevermore/I swear I’m keepin’ you satisfied/’Cause you’re the one for me”
“All You Need is Love,” by The Beatles
From the movie: Magical Mystery Tour, 1967
Lyrics you’ll love: “All you need is love, all you need is love/All you need is love, love/Love is all you need”
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” by Natalie Cole
From the album: Inseparable, 1975
Lyrics you’ll love: “So long as I’m living, true love I’ll be giving/To you I’ll be serving ’cause you’re so deserving/Hey, you’re so deserving, you’re so deserving”
“Eye of the Tiger,” by Survivor
From the album: Eye of the Tiger, 1982
Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight/Risin’ up to the challenge of our rival/And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night”
“Best of My Love,” by The Emotions
From the album: Rejoice, 1977
Lyrics you’ll love: “Demonstrating free love and affection/That you give so openly/The way I feel about you/Baby, can’t explain it/Want the whole wide world to see”
“Beautiful Day,” by U2
From the album: All That You Can’t Leave Behind, 2000
Lyrics you’ll love: “It’s a beautiful day/Sky falls, you feel like/It’s a beautiful day/Don’t let it get away”
“Don’t Stop Believin’,” by Journey
From the album:Escape, 1981
Lyrics you’ll love: “Don’t stop believin’/Hold on to that feelin’/Streetlight people/Don’t stop believin’/Hold on”
“How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” by James Taylor
From the album: Gorilla, 1975
Lyrics you’ll love: “How sweet it is to be loved by you/I needed the shelter of someone’s arms and there you were/I needed someone to understand my ups and downs and there you were”
FAQs
What is a great entrance song? ›
- Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO.
- I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas.
- Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac.
- Marry You – Bruno Mars.
- Beautiful Day – U2.
- Greatest Day – Take That.
- I Predict a Riot – The Kaiser Chiefs.
- Crazy in Love – Beyonce.
Go for something fun/upbeat and that will get people's attention. A song people enjoy and that perhaps they wouldn't expect to hear at a wedding.” You'll also ideally want to have an instrumental intro that the DJ won't have to scream themselves hoarse to be heard over.
What is the number 1 wedding song? ›- We Found Love - Rihanna, Calvin Harris.
- Crazy In Love (feat. ...
- I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas.
- Love On Top - Beyoncé
- September - Earth, Wind & Fire.
- Hey Ya! ...
- I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston.
Most civil ceremonies will have: One song during the processional (walk down the aisle / bridal entrance) Three songs during the signing of the register. One song during the recessional (exit of the married couple)
How long should bride entrance song be? ›The average song is 3 minutes long. It can take 20 seconds for a couple to prepare and get from the entrance to their seats or the dance floor. As you increase the number of introductions, add on another song.
What are the best walk up songs 2022? ›- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC. ...
- “Bad Blood” by Taylor Swift ft. ...
- “Flex Ooh Oh” by Rich Homie Quan. ...
- “Your Love” by The Outfield. ...
- “O Fortuna” by Carl Off/ Carmina Burana. ...
- “Pony” by Ginuwine. ...
- “Here Comes the Boom” by Nelly. ...
- “Paranoid” by Black Sabbath.
Wedding music commences, either a separate song for the Bridesmaids to enter and a different song for the Bride. Alternatively, the entire wedding party can use just one song.
What is a fun wedding song? ›- Dance Monkey – Tones and I.
- Umbrella – Rihanna.
- Señorita – Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
- Girls Like You – Maroon 5.
- Holy – Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper.
- Despacito – Luis Fonsi.
- Savage Love – Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo.
- Respect – Aretha Franklin.
- Canon in D - Pachelbel. Play.
- At Last - Etta James. Play.
- Songbird - Fleetwood Mac. Play.
- Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles. Play.
- A Thousand Years - Christina Perri. Play.
- Somwhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole. Play.
- Make You Feel My Love - Adele. Play.
- Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder.
- Chicken Dance.
- Hokey Pokey.
- DJ Casper – Cha-Cha Slide.
- Los Del Rio – Macarena.
- ABBA – Dancing Queen.
- Sister Sledge – We Are Family.
- Psy – Gangnam Style.
- Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby.
Does the groom walk down to a song? ›
The groom, followed by his groomsmen, can walk down the aisle to a song that's just for them. The groom, followed by his groomsmen, can come in from stage left (the guests right) and get into place to a song just for the guys.
What is the number one wedding song of 2022? ›To do this, Hitched used Spotify's Playlist Miner to search for the most popular songs from the most popular public playlists that used the terms “weddings” and “first dance” within them and can reveal that the most popular wedding song for 2022 is Perfect Duet by Ed Sheeran featuring Beyoncé.
What is the most popular first dance wedding song UK? ›- 1 At Last – Etta James. ...
- 2 Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley. ...
- 3 Baby I'm Yours – Arctic Monkeys. ...
- 4 Let's Stay Together – Al Green. ...
- 5 Just You And I – Tom Walker. ...
- 6 Stand By Me – Ben E King. ...
- 7 A Thousand Years – Christina Perri. ...
- 8 Your Song – Elton John.
- 'This Magic Moment' by the Drifters. ...
- 'Love Me Like You Do' by Ellie Goulding. ...
- 'Unchained Melody' by the Righteous Brothers. ...
- 'Slow Show' by the National. ...
- 'At Last' by Etta James. ...
- 'Let's Stay Together' by Al Green. ...
- 'God Only Knows' by the Beach Boys. ...
- 'Be My Baby' by the Ronettes.
A good rule of thumb is 15 songs per hour. A typical wedding reception will see about 3 hours of dancing after dinner and all the formalities are over. That is just 45 songs.
How many songs can a DJ play in 5 hours? ›Depending on what kind of music will be played, your average song works out to be about 3-4 minutes each. Now we do some simple math. Let's go in the middle with 17 songs per hour. Multiply that by 5 and we get 85 songs.
What is a good song to walk out to after we are married? ›- "This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)" by Natalie Cole.
- "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles.
- "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Hall & Oates.
- "Beautiful Day" by U2.
- "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.
- "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra.
- "On Top of the World" by Imagine Dragons.
The Grandparents of the Bride: The bride's grandparents walk down the aisle first. Once they reach the front, they are then seated in the first row, on the right side. In Jewish ceremonies, the bride's family and guests sit on the right and the groom's family and friends sit on the left.
What is the song the bride walks down the aisle to called? ›A processional song is the music that you and your wedding party will walk down the aisle to – you can have one song for everyone, or choose a separate song for your grand entrance.
How long should a song play before the bride walks down the aisle? ›The wedding processional song is an important detail that must be well thought of when planning a wedding. On average, ceremony music should last around 3-4 minutes to allow the whole wedding entourage to participate in the processional.
What is the best walk up songs? ›
- Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.
- Dangerous by Ying Yang Twins.
- Flex Ooh Oh by Rich Homie Quan.
- Carmina Burana: O Fortuna.
- Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
- Partition by Beyonce.
- Thunderstruck by AC/DC.
- Blow the Whistle by Too Short.
1. Enter Sandman – Metallica. The quintessential walk-up/entrance song of all time is synonymous with one player – Yankees' closer and MLB's all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera.
What makes a good walk up song? ›The snippet of song you've chosen has to make you want to hit a baseball really freaking hard. Rhythm and sound correlate remarkably well with certain physical actions; some songs make you want to slow dance, just like some songs make you want to jump up and down in a mosh pit.
Who walks mother of bride down aisle? ›Traditionally, a groomsman should walk the mother of the bride down the aisle. However, as with most details of a modern ceremony, the couple getting married is free to make any adjustments or choices they would like when wedding planning.
How do you make a grand entrance at a wedding? ›- Announce your close relatives, wedding party, and newlyweds.
- Pick only a few from the wedding party or family.
- Do a dance party as you enter.
- Put on a show.
- Go right into the first dance.
Bridesmaids. They walk down the aisle solo or in pairs. They take their places up front, on the left side, with the first bridesmaid taking her place farthest from the bride. The bridesmaids might form a diagonal line so they all get a good view of the couple.
What is the most popular dance at weddings? ›- Cupid Shuffle. ...
- Cha Cha Slide. ...
- Electric Slide. ...
- The Wobble. ...
- Y.M.C.A. ...
- The Chicken Dance. ...
- Cotton Eyed Joe. ...
- Old Town Road.
- “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO.
- “Don't Stop Believin'” by Journey.
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas.
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars.
- “Hey Ya” by Outkast.
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
As the wedding begins, the groom's mother will be escorted down the aisle, to the first pew, right-hand side, by the head usher or a groomsman who is a family member. A nice touch includes the groom escorting his mother down the aisle. As the groom's mother is escorted to her seat, her husband will follow along behind.
Who walks groom down the aisle? ›The most common is for the grandparents to be seated first, followed by the groom's parents and the bride's mother. Then, the officiant leads the groom, best man, and groomsmen to the altar, often from the side instead of down the aisle.
Why does the father walk the bride down the aisle? ›
The History and Meaning of Giving Away the Bride
“Well, the tradition comes from an era where women were the property of men,” she says. “Fathers walking their daughter down the aisle and giving their daughter, the bride, away represented a transfer of ownership from her father to her new husband.”
Don't Marry Her – Beautiful South
We'd say this is easily one of the worst songs for weddings that's out there.
- Happy – Pharrell Williams.
- Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- Don't Stop Believing by Journey.
- I've Got A Feeling – Black Eyed Peas.
- Let It Go – Idina Menzel.
- Wonderwall – Oasis.
- All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor.
- All I Want For Christmas – Mariah Carey.
Your first dance song is a very personal choice, and not all of your guests will “get it.” But that doesn't matter. Even if you're picking a more traditional song, there's no need to share it in advance with everyone.
Does the father of the groom walk down the aisle? ›In certain ceremonies, the father of the groom will also walk their son down the aisle.
Do the parents walk down the aisle? ›3. Parents. Next, the parents of the couple follow the grandparents down the aisle, sitting in the first two seats in the front row, next to the grandparents. Depending on your wedding preferences, you may ask the family of the groom to sit on the right side and the family of the bride on the left side.
What are the top five wedding songs? ›- 1. “ Can't Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley. ...
- 2. “ At Last” by Etta James. ...
- 3. “ Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. ...
- 4. “ Marry Me” by Train. ...
- 5. “ Bless The Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts. ...
- 6. “ All Of Me” by John Legend. ...
- 7. “ I Don't Want To Miss A Thing” by Aerosmith. ...
- 8. “
- 01 of 13. Breaking Tradition. Photo by Krisanne Johnson. ...
- 02 of 13. Big Parties. Photo by Rêver Weddings. ...
- 03 of 13. Intimate Weddings. ...
- 04 of 13. Destination Weddings. ...
- 05 of 13. Full Wedding Weekends. ...
- 06 of 13. Colorful Décor. ...
- 07 of 13. Unique Tabletop Design. ...
- 08 of 13. Formal Affairs.
Sequence of Dance Partners in Wedding
The bride and groom will dance first. This is the usual format. Then the parent dances with the couple - the father with the bride and the mother with the groom. The groom's father will then dance with the bride and the groom with the mother-in-law.
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While "Perfect" currently reigns supreme as the most popular Ed Sheeran wedding song, our Real Wedding data says that "Thinking Out Loud" is a close second. In previous years, this song has also appeared our the list of most popular first dance songs used by couples in the US.
Can a first dance song be fast? ›
Upbeat first dance songs are a great choice if you don't love the idea of slow dancing in front of your nearest and dearest as your guests won't be able to resist joining in! Or if you love being in the limelight, an upbeat song lends itself perfectly to a choreographed dance routine.
What is the best love song from a woman to a man? ›These romantic songs were the favorites and most suggested:
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri. “My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic)” by Céline Dion. “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson. “Love Story” by Taylor Swift.
- "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston (1992) ...
- "All of Me" by John Legend (2013) ...
- "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys (1966) ...
- "I'm On Fire" by Bruce Springsteen (1984) ...
- "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion (1996) ...
- "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan (1997)
For the younger ceremony stars, like the ring bearer or the flower girl, you can play a classic, sweet song like "Over The Rainbow," and for the groomsmen and bridesmaids' first walk, a fun, upbeat track like Beyoncé's "Crazy In Love" will properly kick things off.
What is an introduction song for a wedding? ›- 21. " Stand by You," by Rachel Patten. ...
- 22. " This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)," by Natalie Cole. ...
- 23. " Best Day of My Life," by American Authors. ...
- 24. " Cheerleader," by OMI. ...
- 25. " I Choose You," by Sara Bareilles. ...
- 26. " Love Me Like You Do," by Ellie Goulding. ...
- 27. " Classic," by MKTO. ...
- 28. "
Traditionally, the bridesmaids and groomsmen are introduced to the guests during the entrance. In addition to their names, the MC should also state their relationship to the couple and their role in the wedding. For example, "Please welcome Anne Webster, Maid of Honor and sister of the bride."
How does the bridal party walk into the reception? ›The next couple should begin walking in during their introduction. The bridal party members proceed to the head table and stands behind their chairs. Once the newlyweds are introduced and get to the front of the reception, the entrance is over and the reception begins.
Do bridesmaids walk down the aisle to the same song as bride? ›Wedding music commences, either a separate song for the Bridesmaids to enter and a different song for the Bride. Alternatively, the entire wedding party can use just one song.
What songs do you not play at a wedding? ›- Chicken Dance.
- Hokey Pokey.
- DJ Casper – Cha-Cha Slide.
- Los Del Rio – Macarena.
- ABBA – Dancing Queen.
- Sister Sledge – We Are Family.
- Psy – Gangnam Style.
- Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby.
The groom's parents precede the bride's mother during the processional. Here's a rundown: After the ushers have seated all of the guests, the grandparents start up the aisle, followed by the groom's parents. Then the bride's mother takes her turn. She is the last to be seated before the bridal party procession begins.
What is a fun wedding song? ›
- Dance Monkey – Tones and I.
- Umbrella – Rihanna.
- Señorita – Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello.
- Girls Like You – Maroon 5.
- Holy – Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper.
- Despacito – Luis Fonsi.
- Savage Love – Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo.
- Respect – Aretha Franklin.
- Canon in D - Pachelbel. Play.
- At Last - Etta James. Play.
- Songbird - Fleetwood Mac. Play.
- Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles. Play.
- A Thousand Years - Christina Perri. Play.
- Somwhere Over The Rainbow - Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole. Play.
- Make You Feel My Love - Adele. Play.
- Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder.
- Announce your close relatives, wedding party, and newlyweds.
- Pick only a few from the wedding party or family.
- Do a dance party as you enter.
- Put on a show.
- Go right into the first dance.
However, at the wedding reception, most bride-and-groom couples employ a formal announcement as they make their grand entrance into the reception space. Traditionally, the emcee would say, “For the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Doe!” or the more progressive, “Mr.
Where does the mother of the bride sit at the reception? ›Our wedding etiquette expert is here with the answer. Traditionally, the parents all sit at the same reception table, along with siblings not in the wedding party, the officiant and his or her spouse (if they attend the reception) and any grandparents.
How do you welcome the bride and groom to reception? ›Dear friends and family of the Bride and Groom, we welcome and thank you for being part of this important occasion. We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of Name Of Bride and Name Of Groom. Every one of us has a deep desire to love and to be loved.
Who walks the mother of the bride down the aisle? ›Traditionally, a groomsman should walk the mother of the bride down the aisle. However, as with most details of a modern ceremony, the couple getting married is free to make any adjustments or choices they would like when wedding planning.
Who walks the mother of the groom down the aisle? ›As the wedding begins, the groom's mother will be escorted down the aisle, to the first pew, right-hand side, by the head usher or a groomsman who is a family member. A nice touch includes the groom escorting his mother down the aisle. As the groom's mother is escorted to her seat, her husband will follow along behind.
Who walks into reception first? ›The order of entrance is: parents of the bride, parents of the groom, ushers with bridesmaids, flower girl and ring bearer, special guests, best man, maid/matron of honor, bride and groom.